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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.71, 4,083.53 and 2,584.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.71, 4,083.53 and 2,584.04 is: 3,851.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.71 : 4,083.53 = 2,584.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.71/4,083.53 = 2,584.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.71x = 4,083.53 × 2,584.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.71x = 10,551,971.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,551,971.52/2,739.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.50

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